Tech Due Diligence & Assessments

We deliver an in-depth analysis on technology, product and engineering. We are quick to spot potential risks, but also uncover hidden magic in teams and highlight real potential that often goes unseen. Our thorough framework of discovery, immersion and evaluation ensures we see the company from the inside and provide real, actionable recommendations on how to solve problems.

Technology

Architecture & Infrastructure

Scalability & Security

Code Quality & Test Automation

Domain & Database Design

Tech Debt Analysis

Algorithm Review

And more

Product

KPIs & Product Metrics

Product Roadmap & Vision

UX & Conversion Rate

Platform Audit

Brand & Visual Design

Performance Marketing

And more

Engineering

Engineering Processes

Knowledge Silo Identification

Hiring Attractiveness

Agile Workflows

Team Structure

Hiring & Scaling Roadmap

And more

What We Believe In

In our experience, the success of a tech company is heavily dependent on practical yet scalable tech decisions, a strong focus on its users and a well-executed engineering culture. We consider the reality of the dynamic, fast and stressful life-cycle of a startup and the simultaneous need for engineering excellence and user experience best practices. We offer both vendor and seller due diligence to venture capitalist firms, private equity funds, and strategic investors.

Our Clients

We have performed Tech Due Diligence & Assessments for some industry-leading companies.

Case Study: Shapeshift.io

TECH & PRODUCT DD

We were hired to perform a Technical & Product Due Diligence to assess the products, code, team, and potential leading up to a Series A funding round of $10m.

Our Framework

Every tech company addresses challenges in its own way; we consider and address the following universal factors that are crucial for continued success: past decisions, current processes and the road ahead, vetted against industry standards.

We deliver a comprehensive visual analysis that details our key insights so you can make informed and confident decisions.

Our proven framework gives a clear assessment of status and potential. We adapt our framework for each project, yet the foundation remains the same, allowing us to benchmark against previous projects.

DISCOVERY

Idea & USP

Team & Past Decisions

Domain Specifics

Architecture & Infrastructure

Platform Strategy

And more

IMMERSION

Expert Interviews

Mock Onboarding

Code Review

Roadmap Analysis

User Experience

And more

EVALUATION

Analysis of Findings

Actionable Advice

Due Diligence Report

Our Framework | Technology

ARCHITECTURE & INFRASTRUCTURE

These are the real foundations of growth and they are expensive to adjust. Operation and maintenance should come at manageable cost.

PLATFORM SCALABILITY

Scaling a product comes with its own set of challenges and should be tackled with a thought through contingency plan.

SECURITY & EMERGENCY PLAN

Companies must minimize the risk of data loss and have an emergency plan at hand to maintain their customers' trust.

CODE QUALITY & TEST AUTOMATION

The goal is to write tested and extensible code that people can implement efficiently and enjoy working with.

DOMAIN & DATABASE DESIGN

The heart of software is its ability to efficiently solve and persist domain-related problems expressed in abstracted concepts.

TECH DEBT ANALYSIS

Taking smart shortcuts is reasonable but when done in excess they make things significantly more complex and hinder future growth.

ALGORITHM REVIEW

Is the company's highly advertised secret algorithm actually smart tech or just an army of interns equipped with Excel and a phone?

Our Framework | Product

KPIS & PRODUCT METRICS

These are the real foundations of growth and they are expensive to adjust. Operation and maintenance should come at manageable cost.

PRODUCT ROADMAP & VISION

Scaling a product comes with its own set of challenges and should be tackled with a thought through contingency plan.

UX & CONVERSION RATE

Putting the user first is everything. Companies need to help customers understand the true value their product delivers – fast.

BRAND & VISUAL DESIGN

A brand is the sum of all experiences a user has with a company. It makes or breaks the loyalty of a user base.

PLATFORM AUDIT

The heart of software is its ability to efficiently solve and persist domain-related problems expressed in abstracted concepts.

Our Framework | Engineering

ENGINEERING PROCESSES

Software engineering is an agile and highly collaborative team effort. How can it be further optimized?

KNOWLEDGE SILO IDENTIFICATION

Is key knowledge well-distributed and documented or can it suddenly disappear with the departure of critical employees?

HIRING ATTRACTIVENESS

A company's culture and tech stack are advantageous when seeking out and retaining the brightest brains.

Get in Touch

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